WFUS53 KDMX 162252
TORDMX
IAC173-162330-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0032.260516T2252Z-260516T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
552 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Gravity, or 6 miles north of Bedford, and is
  nearly stationary.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Gravity and Lake Of Three Fires State Park around 555 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gravity, Sharpsburg, and Lake Of Three Fires State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4073 9480 4079 9480 4083 9464 4071 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 265DEG 4KT 4076 9474

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Dodson